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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Who can vote for the 2024 European elections on June 9 in Spain
Spanish citizens living abroad vote in designated polling stations or embassies
Farmers call off roadblocks after reaching deal with government
Revolta Pagesa's informative demonstrations to continue without affecting traffic across Catalonia
Catalonia exercises right to buy 743 homes for €72m in social housing investment
The flats are home to families who have previously been evicted
Spain moves to cut working week to 37.5 hours
Cabinet endorses "historic" draft law, which must face Congress approval
Official C2 level Catalan courses to be gradually expanded this year
Unions and entities will offer more than a thousand new places in 2025
President announces €18.5bn investment by Catalan government over 5 years
Salvador Illa sets goal to "lead the Spanish economy and become a top European region" within next decade
Toni Comín accused of sexual and workplace harassment by former Junts advisor
Elected MEP denies allegations, while pro-independence party says it will take 'precautionary measures'
Spanish government and unions agree on raising monthly minimum salary by €50
Employers distance themselves from agreement which will see minimum wage increase to 14 installments of €1,184
Spanish government and pro-independence Junts reach deal on social measures
Agreement includes pension increase and public transport subsidies after pro-independence party voted down decree in Congress last week
Far-right pro-independence mayor loses council vote of confidence
Opposition now have 30 days to name replacement for Sílvia Orriols as Ripoll mayor
PM Sánchez seeks to restore transport subsidies and boost pensions after Congress defeat
Spanish government unsure "how or when" changes will be made and calls for support from other parties
Junts urge Socialists for new bill on pensions and transport subsidies after Congress defeat
Pro-independence party calls for Catalan in Europe, political amnesty, and powers over immigration to straighten out relations
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
Sánchez government hit with fresh defeat as Congress rejects omnibus decree
'No' votes from pro-independence Junts and conservative PP force Spanish executive to prepare new decree to increase pensions
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